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346 DWE

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,000 mi
Last recorded31,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration346 DWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 31,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 30,109 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre 13 yr old

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Bearing/suspension (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 13 yr old

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Bearing/suspension (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 29,677 miles

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre 2008 recommend no speeds over 50 mph

Offside Front Tyre 2006 recommend no speeds over 50 mph

Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,478 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 yr recommend no speeds over 50 mph (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 yr recommend no speeds over 40 mph (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,289 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,091 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,831 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,534 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,167 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 24,167 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,094 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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346 DWE is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 346 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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346 DWE is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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